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PDF Trip Notes: Lake and River Swimming In TRIP NOTES +44 78 58 2525 86 (UK) +386 31 648 750 (Slovenia) SLOVENIAN LAKES AND RIVER [email protected] Basic information Summary Slovenia is an easily accessible country in the Country: Slovenia heart of Europe. At the junction of the Alps, the Duration: 4 Days (3 Nights) Mediterranean and the Pannonian Plain, it will Tour Type: Lake, River and Waterfall Swimming surprise you with its diversity and lush natural Accommodation: Hotel Jezero beauty. Slovenia is known as a land of pure Average Daily Distance: 4-4.5 km water, and its numerous green glacial lakes and Level: All level swimmers (see FAQs for details) crystal clear rivers make it a perfect location for Escort: One dingy boat, two canoes/kayaks our short swimming adventure. Water temp: 18-24 (°C) | Air temp: 22-28 (°C) We are based in the small secluded town of Highlights Bohinj, overlooking the vast waters of its famous lake, which dominate the area. Our trip takes us through Triglav National Park, swimming in the • swim to the island church on the Lake Bled stunning glacial lakes and exploring the lush • swim the length of Lake Bohinj and enjoy the forest and magnificent waterfalls. Lake Bled, with picturesque mountain backdrop its unique island church, cliff-top medieval castle • swim down the glacial emerald River Soca and mountain backdrop, is just one of the high- • take a dip in the Kozjak waterfall lights of the tour. at Triglav National Park • enjoy journey on a car train through This tour is suitable for all levels of swimmer, with the Julian Alps three separate escorts for the safety and enjoy- • take in the stunning views of Lake Bohinj and ment of all guests. No motorised boat traffic is Mount Triglav from the Mount Vogel ski-area allowed on the lakes. Included in the price Map Complete guided tour led by a local guide, minibus transport, full safety escort on every swim, technique / stroke advice, accommodation for the duration of the tour (breakfasts included BB). Each guest receives a silicon swim hat and safety briefing. We provide shared drinking bottles while you swim. Limited wetsuits, fins, tow floats and other swimming gear will be available for use. If you prefer your own, please bring it with you. Additional cost Travel to/from location, lunches, dinners, local tourist tax (paid at the hotel reception). Kozjak (walk) waterfall entry: 4 Eur. 1 Tour Schedule Day 4 Depending on the weather, we either start our day Day 1 by walking around the Lake Bohinj or taking the Meet at 7.30 pm at the hotel lobby for a full trip Vogel cable car up to the Mount Vogel ski area to briefing. Dinner at your choice. enjoy the panoramic views of the Bohinj valley, across the lake to Mount Triglav and the Julian Day 2 Alps. (Mount Triglav is a well-known Slovenian We take a short ride to Lake Bled for a day of symbol, appears on the Slovenian flag and its 50 swimming in its crystal clear water. No motor cent coin and is Slovenia’s highest peak at boats are allowed on the lake so our only 2864m). Then we get ready for our final challenge: companions will be the small rowing boats taking swimming the full length of Lake Bohinj (4km). visitors across to Bled’s famous island, home to its Motorised boat traffic is not permitted on the lake small 17th century church. After a short so our only companions are the trouts and other acclimatisation swim in the Zaka bay on the north fish, which can clearly be seen in the pure water of -western shore of the lake, we swim across to the the lake. Trip finishes at around 1.00 pm. island where we walk up the ninety-nine steps to enjoy a panoramic view of the lake. Following a short break, we jump back into the water and swim across to the far side where we eat lunch on the beach. Before our afternoon swim we climb a nearby hill to a viewpoint offering amazing views of the lake and the Julian Alps. Our final swim of the day crosses the full length of the lake (a famous rowing course), finishing at the lakeside Lido where it is time to relax, take a shower and participate in an optional stroke anal- ysis session with your swimming guides. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure for you to enjoy the lake views, visit the historic cas- tle, or enjoy Bled’s famous ‘kremsnita’ cake in one its many cafes. Day 3 Today we cross the border into neighbouring Italy, where we swim the full length of the stunning mirror-like Lago del Prebil. We take a quick break on the shore before the short drive back into Slovenia for lunch at the popular rafting town of Bovec. We then venture into the remote centre of the Triglav national park and hike through the forest to reach the picturesque Kozjak waterfalls, Weather Caveat where we take a refreshing dip in the pool at the base of the falls. Later, we head to the pristine Your safety is of utmost importance to us. In the turquoise waters of the mighty River Soca for a event of adverse weather conditions at any of our longer swim - an enjoyable contrast to both the swimming locations, we may need to adapt our thunder of the waterfall and our serene lake itinerary or amend some of the swims described swims. above. Our team always includes local guides who Our adventures on this day culminate in an know the safest and most picturesque places to unforgettable journey on the car train, taking you swim, so rest assured you won’t miss out! through the Julian Alps back to Bohinj. Environmental and Safety factor in Lakes Slovenian lakes are clean, fresh water lakes. As with any open water activity, swimmers should always be aware of the risk of Weil’s Disease (Leptospirosis). The risk of infection in Slovenia is extremely low, but guests should inform their swimming guides immediately if they feel unwell. The incubation period for the disease can be several weeks, so contact your GP immediately if you feel unwell after you have returned home. 2 General Information Swimming Information Month Water Temp. (°C) Air Temp. (°C) Start Point: June 20 24 - Hotel Jezero (Ribcev Laz, Lake Bohinj, Slovenia) July 23 28 August 24 30 Start Time: 7.30 pm on 1st day Note: Soca river is always around 4-5°C cooler. Finish Time: 1.00 pm on 4th day Swim Distance Passports and Visas Lake Bled Slovenian is an EU country. Citizens of the EU can Zaka beach - Bled Island: 1.4 km enter the country with identity card or passport. Bled Island - Hill Osojnica: 0.8 km Citizens of USA, Canada should not require a visa, Crossing lake Bled to Lido: 2.3 km however, please always check on visa require- Lago del Predil ments before travelling. Length of lake: 2.0 km Soca River Vaccinations Prapetno-Most Na Soci: 2.2 km There are no essential vaccination requirements Bohinj Lake for Slovenia, but you should ensure that your Crossing lake Bohinj: 4.0 km tetanus and polio vaccinations are up to date. If at any time you would like to skip one of the Meals swims, then you can always follow the group along All breakfasts are included but lunches and the waters edge. This is your tour, you can evening meals are at your own expense. choose! This allows you to sample a variety of typical Slovenian cuisine at different restaurants and we Wetsuit Availability can suggest what is good in the local area as we The water temperature varies quite a bit and we know where you will be treated well! There is also will do our best to inform you prior your trip about the option at lunch for you to arrange a picnic and the current temperatures. If you do require a relax on the lake shore. wetsuit, we have them available for everybody. We An average lunch/dinner costs around 12-15 Eur. also have extra swim hats in case you want two. Currency: Euro(€) zone. ATMs are available. Walking Conditions Most walks are on clearly marked tracks and Accommodation paths, but we advise you to bring a good pair of Hotel Jezero (4*) high quality 4-star hotel located walking or running shoes (trainers) as there are on the edge of Lake Bohinj in Triglav National some uneven rock surfaces. Park. Accommodation is based on twin-share and double rooms with en-suite facilities. There are Essential Equipment double rooms for single use available. In addition to normal items, we recommend the following: Extended stay 2 swimming costumes, sweater/fleece, 2 pairs of If you require additional nights’ accommodation swimming goggles (one clear and one tinted before or after our tour please book directly with recommended), towel and hat, small daypack, the hotel, quoting Strel Swimming. walking shoes and sandals or aqua shoes, sun cream and jacket. Hotel contacts info: For those who prefer to wear your own wetsuit, [email protected], Tel: +386 4 572 91 00 please bring your own. We have limited wetsuits on location to use, but bear in mind that might not be the right size, etc. Accommodation in transit If you require accommodation in Ljubljana, all our guests receive discounted rates at the following places. Please quote Strel Swimming Adventures. - M Hotel (3*) in Ljubljana (1.5km from centre) - Hotel Park (3*) in Ljubljana City Centre - City Hotel (4*) in Ljubljana City Centre.
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